Add 12/80 and 4/24
12/80 + 4/24 is 19/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 24 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
12/80 = 12 × 3/80 × 3 = 36/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
4/24 = 4 × 10/24 × 10 = 40/240 - Add the two like fractions:
36/240 + 40/240 = 36 + 40/240 = 76/240 - 76/240 simplified gives 19/60
- So, 12/80 + 4/24 = 19/60
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